Bill joined the Lincoln County Fire Marshal staff in 2005.   He is a native of Wilkes county.   Bill has an extensive history in emergency services.  He started the Charlotte Fire Department in 1969 and retired as Battalion Chief in 1998.  Bill was with the Huntersville Volunteer Fire Department for 5 years before coming to Lincoln County.  Just a few of his many certifications include Haz-Mat Instructor, Haz-Mat Technician as well as holding a degree in Fire Science.  Bill has 4 children and many much loved grandchildren.  He and his wife Sherry live in Lincolnton.

Debbie came to Emergency Management in 1999 from the finance department where she worked for 10 years.  Debbie is a native of Lincoln County and is currently serving her community working with the East Lincoln Rescue Squad as an EMT.  Debbie has one daughter and lives in Lincolnton with her husband Donald along with her cat Tigger and her dog Possum.

Mike began his tenure with Lincoln County in 1996 as Fire Marshal.  He comes to us from Eden, NC.  Mike holds many degree's ranging from AAS in Graphic Art's and Photography, BA in Fire Science to a Doctor of Pastoral Studies.  An example of his certifications are Firefighter II, Fire Inspector III, Certified Arson Investigator and Public Fire Educator. Mike serves as Chaplain for Lincoln Life Saving Crew.  Mike is also the pastor of Shalom Baptist Church.  Mike is very proud of his family which includes his son Matthew (NCSHP) and Melissa Avery (LCEMS).  He is the proud grandfather of Makayla and Tyler. He and Susie, his wife of 28 years live in Lincolnton.

Bill joined the Lincoln County Fire Marshal staff in 2005.   He is a native of Wilkes county.   Bill has an extensive history in emergency services.  He started the Charlotte Fire Department in 1969 and retired as Battalion Chief in 1998.  Bill was with the Huntersville Volunteer Fire Department for 5 years before coming to Lincoln County.  Just a few of his many certifications include Haz-Mat Instructor, Haz-Mat Technician as well as holding a degree in Fire Science.  Bill has 4 children and many much loved grandchildren.  He and his wife Sherry live in Lincolnton.